This is exactly what I did. You cannot respond "No" if the answer is, in fact, "Yes". A suitable LOE was attached to the irrelevant form, which was appropriately signed and dated but with both sections marked as N/A.This seems like the better approach.
Checking "no" probably works but if the applicant lived abroad at all during the preceding five years, "no" is contrary to the facts. Any suggestion to respond contrary to the facts always makes me wince. Even if reporting indicates there is no problem.
Hopefully this will be one of the items fixed in a new version of the application . . . coming soon?????
thanks@mama800
Q: Did any of you include employment letter, proof of physical address e.g rental agreement etc...
A: You don't need to attach any document like Employment Letter and proof of physical address AT THIS TIME.
Q: Do i need to include these to backup my application
A: YES, It is better to prepare yourself in advance.
I had selected Yes but then reading the instruction I changed it to No - but since I was out of Canada for more than 180 days in my home country for last 4 years I attached the Police clearance and explained that in the subsequent question asked on being out of Canada.I also mark with NO, same as you. Guided by IRCC representative over the phone.
Talk 2 times, both are females.